British electronic legends Dub Pistols & Freestylers return with their most audacious track yet, Back On The Circuit, featuring UK MC Harry Shotta.
The single lands November 28 via Cyclone Records and offers another explosive glimpse into their highly anticipated collaboration album Enter The Sound, arriving March 6, 2026.
The Single “Back On The Circuit” sees Dub Pistols & Freestylers pay homage to one of their shared influences, The Clash, with a bold reimagining of a classic track. Rebuilt from the ground up, the duo deliver a contemporary, club-focused take that retains the raw energy of the original while injecting their trademark breakbeat attitude.
“Harry Shotta is one of the UK’s most dynamic MCs. He adds a fresh lyrical edge and is renowned for his rapid-fire flow and commanding stage presence,” the duo explain. “He bridges punk spirit and modern rave culture.”
With Shotta’s explosive delivery cutting through the breakbeat assault, the track captures punk rebellion filtered through decades of dancefloor evolution.
The Album Born from a friendship forged in the explosive big beat era of the mid-1990s, Enter The Sound represents decades of shared stages, mutual respect, and creative synergy finally captured in album form. The record journeys through reggae, ska, hip-hop, trip-hop, breaks, and jungle, showcasing the full spectrum of influences that shaped both acts’ groundbreaking careers.
Barry Ashworth (Dub Pistols) reflects:
“Throwback to the mid-90s when Freestylers were a huge part of the Dub Pistols’ early journey. We toured the US and Europe together, forming a lasting friendship. They played a pivotal role on my last album, Frontline, so joining forces for Enter The Sound felt inevitable.”
Single: ‘Back On The Circuit’ feat. Harry Shotta
Release Date: November 28, 2025
Album: Enter The Sound
Album Release Date: March 6, 2026
Label: Cyclone Records
Featured Collaborators
Jonny Osborne · Tippa Irie · General Levy · Too Many T’s · Horseman · Belle Humble · Scarlett Quinn · Tennor Fly · MC Spyda · Seanie T · JA13
UK Tour Dates — 2026
06/03 – Falmouth, Princess Pavilion
07/03 – London, KOKO
08/03 – Kingston, Fighting Cocks (Banquet Records)
09/03 – Bristol, Rough Trade
10/03 – Nottingham, Rough Trade
11/03 – Leeds, Brudenell Social Club (Crash Records)
14/03 – Dover, Booking Hall
20/03 – Frome, Cheese & Grain
21/03 – Cardiff, Globe
27/03 – Swansea, Sin City
28/03 – Manchester, Gorilla
03/04 – Oxford, Bullingdon
04/04 – Hertford, Corn Exchange
17/04 – Liverpool, Arts Club Loft
18/04 – Kendal, Brewery
25/04 – Hastings, White Rock Studios
01/05 – Lyme Regis, Marine Theatre
About the Artists – Freestylers (Aston Harvey & Matt Cantor) have spent nearly three decades at the forefront of electronic dance music. Breakthrough hits like B-Boy Stance and Ruffneck cracked the UK Top 20, Push Up topped charts across Australia and Europe, and Cracks became a dubstep classic with 80+ million streams. From Glastonbury ’99 to collaborations with Pendulum, their influence is undeniable.
Dub Pistols, led by Barry Ashworth, boast ten albums spanning from the big beat explosion of the mid-1990s to their current status as festival mainstays. Collaborations range from Terry Hall (The Specials) to Busta Rhymes, while their Mucky Weekender festival has become a cornerstone of the UK electronic scene. Their previous album Frontline hit No.1 on the Official UK Indie Chart, making Enter The Sound their second release on Cyclone Records.
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